Antonia Rolon-Lozano
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Proven Family Support Specialist from Bates Technical College, adept in individualized service planning and showcasing exceptional interpersonal skills. Expert in enhancing family well-being through strategic community resource connections, significantly improving client outcomes. Excels in motivational interviewing, underpinned by a strong foundation in child development and multicultural sensitivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Bates Technical College
08.2008 - Current
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Clover Park Technical College
01.2002 - 06.2006
- Developed a positive classroom environment through consistent communication, clear expectations, and mutual respect.
- Increased parent involvement with regular updates and open communication channels.
- Enhanced cultural diversity awareness by incorporating multicultural materials in the curriculum.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student progress, utilizing data-driven decision-making techniques to improve instructional approaches.
- Championed social-emotional learning initiatives in the classroom, cultivating empathy and resilience among students.
- Provided accommodations and modifications as needed for students with special needs or disabilities, ensuring equal access to education opportunities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA06.2006
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Portland, OR06.1994
Skills
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Child Development
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Case Management
- Family case plans
- Parenting skills
- Eligibility Requirements
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Client documentation
- Team building
- Family Support
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Home visits
- Family services
Certification
- Licensed Love and logic trainer since 2010
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Bates Technical College
08.2008 - Current
Head Start Lead Teacher
Clover Park Technical College
01.2002 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Clover Park Technical College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
- Licensed Love and logic trainer since 2010
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